Alberta ski resorts & snow report
No Alberta resort has had measurable new snow in the last 48 hours. As of November 5, 2026, Marmot Basin leads Alberta with 7.7" of snow forecast over the next 7 days, followed by Castle Mountain (2.3") and Banff Sunshine (1.8"). Snow Way tracks 7 resorts in Alberta, ranked below by forecast snow.
Updated · Summit-elevation forecasts from Open-Meteo
Best Alberta ski resorts by the numbers
- Biggest verticalKicking Horse 4,133 ft from base to summit
- Highest summit (best snow preservation)Banff Sunshine 8,954 ft
- Most snow this weekMarmot Basin 7.7" forecast over 7 days
- First to open this seasonLake Louise opened Nov 1
- Biggest Epic Pass mountainKicking Horse 4,133 ft vertical
- Biggest Ikon Pass mountainBanff Sunshine 3,514 ft vertical
Alberta ski resorts ranked by snow this week
| Resort | 7-day | 14-day | 48h |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marmot Basin | 7.7" | 11.1" | 0.0" |
| Castle Mountain | 2.3" | 3.1" | 0.0" |
| Banff Sunshine | 1.8" | 4.0" | 0.0" |
| Kicking Horse | 1.5" | 4.6" | 0.0" |
| Lake Louise | 1.5" | 2.4" | 0.0" |
| Mt. Norquay | 1.0" | 1.3" | 0.0" |
| Nakiska | 0.7" | 1.2" | 0.0" |
Alberta skiing FAQ
What is the Alberta snow report today?
No Alberta resort has had measurable new snow in the last 48 hours. As of November 5, 2026, Marmot Basin leads Alberta with 7.7" of snow forecast over the next 7 days, followed by Castle Mountain (2.3") and Banff Sunshine (1.8").
How many ski resorts are in Alberta?
Snow Way tracks 7 ski resorts in Alberta: Banff Sunshine, Castle Mountain, Kicking Horse, Lake Louise, Marmot Basin, Mt. Norquay, and Nakiska.
What are the best ski resorts in Alberta?
It depends on what you want. By the numbers: biggest vertical: Kicking Horse (4,133 ft from base to summit); highest summit: Banff Sunshine (8,954 ft); most snow this week: Marmot Basin (7.7" forecast over 7 days); first to open this season: Lake Louise (opened Nov 1); biggest Epic Pass mountain: Kicking Horse (4,133 ft vertical); biggest Ikon Pass mountain: Banff Sunshine (3,514 ft vertical). Snow Way ranks every Alberta resort by this week's snow forecast below.
Which Alberta ski resort is getting the most snow this week?
As of November 5, 2026, Marmot Basin leads Alberta with 7.7" of snow forecast over the next 7 days, followed by Castle Mountain (2.3") and Banff Sunshine (1.8").
What is the highest ski resort in Alberta?
Banff Sunshine has the highest summit in Alberta at 8,954 ft.
Which Alberta ski resort has the most vertical?
Kicking Horse has the biggest vertical drop in Alberta: 4,133 ft from base to summit.
What airport do you fly into for Alberta ski resorts?
The main airports for Alberta ski resorts are Calgary International (YYC), Lethbridge (YQL), and Edmonton International (YEG).
Which Alberta ski resorts are on the Epic Pass and Ikon Pass?
Epic Pass: Kicking Horse and Nakiska. Ikon Pass: Banff Sunshine, Lake Louise, and Mt. Norquay.